Obese Children at Higher Risk for Disease gwhqadmin July 16, 2010 Breaking WLS News Obese children are much more likely to develop a form of acid reflux known as GERD, which can cause heartburn and be a precursor to esophageal...
Childhood Obesity Rates Vary from State to State gwhqadmin May 10, 2010 Breaking WLS News 2 Comments Childhood obesity rates range from less than 10 percent in the Pacific Northwest to more than 30 percent in the deep south, a new report shows....
Obesity May Delay Puberty in Boys, Study Shows gwhqadmin February 25, 2010 Breaking WLS News Obesity may actually delay puberty in young boys, according to a new study. However, obese girls are significantly more likely to hit puberty...
Sleep Apnea Among Obese Worsens With Age gwhqadmin January 11, 2010 Breaking WLS News Sleep apnea among obese adolescents is serious, and the latest research indicates that it gets worse as the teens age. This video reveals a possibly...
Childhood Obesity Tied to Missing DNA? gwhqadmin December 30, 2009 Breaking WLS News Childhood obesity could be attributed to genetics, according to a new study. Although researchers found that overeating and a lack of exercise were...
Obese Children: Weight Loss Surgery Is ‘Cheating’ gwhqadmin November 7, 2009 Breaking WLS News 5 Comments Obese Children consider undergoing weight loss surgery 'cheating,' a new study shows. Watch this week's WLS News to find out more....
Weight Loss Surgery News – August 7, 2009 gwhqadmin August 7, 2009 Breaking WLS News, WLS News In the August 7, 2009 edition of WLS News, scientists are one step closer to a miracle weight-loss drug -- find out when it could hit the market....
Obesity Patterns Link Parents, Children gwhqadmin August 2, 2009 Breaking WLS News 1 Comment Obesity is driven by a number of factors, from eating behaviors to socio-economic status. Now, a new study shows a link between obese parents and...
